As you map out your drive, we hope you’ll use the best mapping program we’ve found. And we’ve shared our thoughts on how to plan a driving route that ensures you’ll see lots of interesting things along the way.

How can you plan a family car vacation that brings your family closer together? And what are the best car seats for keeping your little ones safe? We cover these topics.

We also have some ideas on how to save gas on your next drive, even if you're just going around town. And our car driving tips may help keep you safe from all the insane drivers out there.

Balancing Road Trip Planning with Road Trip Fun

Now, wait a minute….

How can you really enjoy the freedom of the open road if you carefully plan out your whole trip in advance?

It's simple. You make a plan so you’ll be sure to see everything
you want to see, stay within your timeframe and budget, and avoid
getting stranded. But then once you're out on your journey, you can
change your plan whenever the mood hits you.